EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-41115, 333-41125, 333-41131, and 333-41135 of FARO Technologies, Inc. on Forms S-8 of our report dated March 17, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of FARO Technologies, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1999. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Tampa, Florida March 29, 2000